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Romance in secluded place.....whole property for sole use of the renters

Buzet, Croatia19.2 mi to Istria County

House1399 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 5

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 1

Min Stay: 3 - 7 nights

The house has air conditioning, is fully renovated and luxurious

The house is secluded, not far from the village Rim where it actually belongs. It was built in 1886 but has been recently redecorated with special love and care and is surrounded by green lawns, an orchard and a forest. Primarily it was meant to be a family house for a family with 2-3 children. During the renovation and decoration, there was one guiding principle above all: the family has to be comfortable and relaxed in the house. Both grown-ups and children have to find something that will calm them down, relax and inspire. That is exactly why only exclusively natural and ecology friendly materials were used for the reconstruction of the house. There are wood floors throughout the house except in the kitchen and in the bathroom. The walls are mortared in the old fashioned way so the irregularity and warm colours of the walls remind us of our ancestors’ calm life. Thick stone walls and the air conditioning will assure the freshness in the whole house even in the hottest summer days.

Additional information: If you come in spring (end of March or in April) we will be glad if you are interested to join us in the picking up of asparagus, wild asparagus being an extremely healthy self-grown plant full of iron. We would even show you how to prepare it. You can use bicycles and discover the cycling paths of Istria, you can visit the 'vine roads'. You can walk or hike and ride. Those who are tired of the teeming streets will become reinforced by this return to the nature. The adventure enthusiasts have a wide choice of extreme sports - it can be trekking, free climbing, flying (paragliding), speleology or mountain cycling. All these possibilities are available within ten kilometres from the house. If you do not fancy any of these things you can just go and enjoy the natural beauty of Istria. You can visit Zarecje, the Sopot waterfall, Kotli, Hum, Raspadalica, Žbevnica or any of the other historical little towns.

Leisure time: If you get tired, you can visit an Istrian tavern and enjoy the food there.

Leisure time: If you want to learn how to prepare an autochthonous dish (minestrone, real homemade bread or sweet, crusty biscuits) your hosts will gladly show you how.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 5

Bathrooms

Bathrooms: 1

Owner

Ariela & Marin Gojanovic

Member Since 2007

Speaks:

english, italian, croatian

Calendar last updated:

Feb 6, 2019

About Ariela & Marin Gojanovic

We are family of four: My husband Marin, our two sons and me – Ariela. We are owners of romantic secluded country house Our Istria. In our house (and in our lives) are welcome all good people, regardless of skin color, religion or sexual orientation.

Why Ariela & Marin Gojanovic chose Buzet

The property is secluded, romantic.It is perfectly positioned in the hearth of Istria, only 30 min drive (35km)to the Adriatic coast and its beautiful beaches, as well as, for daily trips to Italy and Slovenia. This secluded house offers every luxury, comfort and a beautiful sparkling pool in serene, unspoilt natural surrounds.

Amenities

Swimming pool

Internet

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

TV

Satellite or Cable

Children Welcome

Parking

Heater

Location Type

Mountain

Rural

Village

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Telephone

Air Conditioning

Heating

Linens Provided

Washing Machine

Fireplace

Sofa Bed

Parking

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Towels Provided

Sunbed

Tiled Stove

Wireless Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Wood Stove

Iron & Board

Activities Guide

Alarm Clock

Firewood

Hair Dryer

Local Activities Guide

Local Maps

Paper Towels

Local Restaurant Guide

Basic Soaps

Toilet Paper

Parking Off Street

Elevator

cottage, villa,

Living Room

The living/dining room is very spacious and pleasant, furnished with antic furniture. There are the kitchen, the bathroom and the pantry on the ground floor and are divided from the living room by th

Free Wifi

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Freezer

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Grill

2 Ring Stove

Kitchenette

Cooking Utensils

Coffee Maker

Blender

Pantry Items

oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, spices

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

The house has a fully tiled kitchen, with all the accessories you will need to rustle up a traditional dish for family and friends. The kitchen has a fitted oven, microwave, fridge freezer.

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

Dining

The living/dining room is very spacious and pleasant, furnished with antic furniture. There are the kitchen, the bathroom and the pantry on the ground floor and are divided from the living room by th

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Satellite / Cable

Radio

Stereo

CD Player

DVD Player

Books

Games

Games for Kids

Ping Pong Table

Pool Table

Toys

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Terrace

Balcony

Child's Swing

Bicycles

for rent

Outdoor Grill

Patio

Deck / Patio

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

Long-term Renters Welcome

smoking allowed

Pool / Spa

Private Pool

7 x 4 m

Notes

There are wood floors throughout the house except in the kitchen and in the bathroom. The walls are mortared in the old fashioned way so the irregularity and warm colours of the walls remind us of our ancestors’ calm life.

House Rules

Check-in: 3:30 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.

15 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

1 - 6 of 15

The by far nicest holiday accommodation ever!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2017

Markus E.

+ great property with breathtaking house/villa, with everything you need for a relaxing holiday (including top equipped kitchen, washing machine, refrigerator, large freezer, ...)

Very good

We had a great time at Our Istria - the house and garden are beautiful.

Ariela and Marin were superb hosts with nothing being too much trouble.

Highly recommended

The Edwards family

Submitted Aug 14, 2017

Fantastic, peaceful and beautiful - breathtaking!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2017

Ronnie S.

From the very first contact to see if there was any availability, Marin and Ariela were fantastic. Warm, welcoming and friendly. They accommodated our needs regarding dates. The information received was spot on with regard to what to expect and how to get there, which was very easy.

When we arrived, they were waiting for us with a warm welcome and it felt like coming home, we couldn't have asked for better. (the boys adored them from the start) The property and grounds are breathtaking, beautifully kept but, again, very welcoming - no feeling of 'please keep off the grass'!!! It was hard to believe that all that was just ours for the week! Facilities were excellent, we wanted for nothing.

Ariela and Marin gave us a tour, explained how things worked and gave us loads of information about things to do in the area, tailored to our needs. They left us with supplies so we didn't have to go out again that day which was fantastic.

The house is beautiful, clean and very well maintained - lots of lovely little areas to suit all needs (and weather). My two personal favourites were the little pool house so I could relax and watch the boys play in the pool and the covered upstairs veranda (I want one just like it!!). The two boys (8 and 11) had a great time with the toys, play equipment and the pool with all-weather-swimming cover. They didn't want to leave at the end of the week.

The local area is great, Istria is beautiful and steeped in history - lots of little old hill top towns to explore, beautiful coastline, beaches and coves and the people are warm and welcoming. Thank you Marin and Ariela for showing us round your lovely town of Kastav.

The local Tavern is amazing, again very friendly and welcoming. We went twice and had the best meals of the holiday there and when you factor in cheapness the value for money is outstanding. (The owner even came haring down the track in his car after us because it started to storm and he didn't want us to walk back and get soaked! service with care!)

We would highly recommend this property to anyone, It is peaceful and it suits families with kids of all ages (who can shout and run and play without disturbing anyone) as well as a perfect romantic getaway for a couple.

The care and attention to detail is great, we really couldn't have asked for a better place to start our holiday in Croatia or better people to welcome us to the amazing country, and I really hope we get a chance to come back. Thank you so much

Submitted Jul 15, 2017

Close to Paradise

5/5

Stayed Aug 2016

Thomas R.

What a warm welcome Ariella and Marin gave us when we arrived at this place close-to-paradise! Everything was prepared to make us feel at home. The house is clean, fully equipped, everything is in really good condition or obviously new. The house is a treasure. Situated between green woods and fields, surrounded by even greener lawns (sprinklers doing their work at night) and flowers. A beautiful terrace in front of the main door and kitchen from where you have beautiful views and a second sheltered and very cosy one on the first floor with virgin stone walls and as everything in this house beautifully decorated.

About 5 km from the house is Hum - called the smallest town in the world - a place worth visiting, buying snapps and other things made with truffels and having dinner at the only restaurant there. To Opatija and the eastern coast it takes about 45 minutes and 10 € for road toll (round trip), to Porec and Rovinji it takes about 1 1/2 hours. Both coasts are perfect for swimming, sunbathing or snorkling. The western one is more family friendly the eastern one kind of classy with 19th century villas and hotels.

Yes we liked it.

Submitted Sep 8, 2016

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Buzet, Croatia

Country house Our Istria is a beautifully renovated old stone house , for sole use of the renters. It offers accomodation for 4-5 persons and it is perfectly positioned in the heart of Istria peninsula, only 30 min drive to the Adriatic coast and its beautiful beaches, as well as, for daily trips to Italy and Slovenia. This secluded house offers every luxury, comfort and a beautiful sparkling pool in serene, unspoilt natural surrounds.

You can use bicycles and discover the cycling paths of Istria, you can visit the 'vine roads', you can walk or hike, ride.. Those who are tired of the teeming streets will become reinforced by this return to the nature.

The adventure enthusiasts have a wide choice of extreme sports - it can be trekking, free climbing, flying (paragliding), speleology or mountain cycling. All these possibilities are available within ten kilometres from the house.

If you do not fancy any of these things you can just go and enjoy the natural beauty of Istria. You can visit Zarecje, the Sopot waterfall, Kotli, Hum